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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Lost Art of Gratefulness

It's a Lost Art.Gratefulness.Gratitude has been bypassed for the majority in today's culture- and I am the first to admit to the guilt of this act.So quite simply and easily I found an entire canvas of things to be grateful for today.The brush in my mind sweeping over things and creating a portrait of a perfect day. A collage of beautiful and breathtaking art, albeit simple.

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The heavy fog painting the air around me as if covering me in a ghost-like cloak.

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A smile from my son as his tousled head appeared over the bunk bed railing as I woke him for the day.

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The smell of vanilla cupcakes permeating the house and knowing they're going to be ready for eating in minutes.

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Explaining a math problem to my 14 year-old son and seeing the look of understanding slide across his face.

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Feeling (finally), the warmth of sunshine on my skin through the window as I sit here and type.

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It doesn't matter if your masterpiece looks like a child's painting- or something grander and more magnificent as the Mona Lisa smile.It's art.The art of gratefulness.In every color and form imaginable.And we have access to it every day.Look. It's there.

I was thinking about this subject this morning, Dawn. I'm grateful for eyesight and the ability to walk. I have friends who do not have these abilities. Gratitude is so important and I'm glad you posted this message.

~Welcome~

...as I try to Piece this Puzzle of life together...this is me.

Life can often feel like an undone puzzle, and here is where I try to put it together, piece by piece. I love to run, have taken up the sport of triathlons, enjoy hiking and kayaking, and generally spend most of my time outdoors whenever possible!
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